World's Happiest Places

Where in the world do people feel most content with their lives?

According to a new report released by the Organization for Economic Co-Operation and Development, a Paris-based group of 30 countries with democratic governments that provides economic and social statistics and data, happiness levels are highest in northern European countries.

In Depth: See All 10 of the World's Happiest Places

Denmark, Finland and the Netherlands rated at the top of the list, ranking first, second and third, respectively. Outside Europe, New Zealand and Canada landed at Nos. 8 and 6, respectively. The United States did not crack the top 10. Switzerland placed seventh and Belgium placed tenth.

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If you're not failing every now and again, it's a sign you're not doing anything very innovative.

– Woody Allen

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Oh yeah, Chocolate!

Did you know?

• Preliminary studies show that the consumption of chocolate has a positive impact on cardiovascular health (Univ. of CA-Davis)


• Chocolate increases the absorption of some procyanidins and blood's antioxidant capacity (slows heart disease) - Univ. of Buenos Aires


• Dark chocolate can improve blood pressure and resistance to insulin & reduces LDL (bad) cholesterol (Univ. of L'Aquila, Italy)

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